Kenya expands nyota youth fund to empower more young entrepreneurs
The Kenyan government has expanded its flagship youth empowerment initiative, the Nyota Youth Fund, with additional financing and broader eligibility ...
Monday, March 16, 2026
Tag: SMEs
Overcoming barriers: How Kenya’s SMEs can unlock their growth potential
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are vital to Kenya's economic landscape, significantly contributing to employment, innovation, and GDP growth. However, ...
OPINION: How private equity is driving growth and innovation in Africa
Private equity (PE) firms are playing a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape of Africa. As the continent continues ...
OPINION: Informal sector fuels 81% of Kenya’s employment, but barriers remain
Kenya’s informal sector is widely recognized as a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, particularly in terms of employment creation and ...
Fueling SME innovation: The power of private capital in Kenya
In Kenya, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy, contributing significantly to employment, innovation, and economic ...
Integrating ESG Principles into Daily Customer Experience for SMEs in Kenya
In today's dynamic business landscape, the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has gained significant traction worldwide. ESG principles ...
SMEs at the forefront: Key to reviving Kenya’s employment landscape
Recent statistics reveal a staggering increase in job cuts within Kenya’s formal private sector, the alarm bells for the country’s ...
Surge in debt defaults hits Kenyan small businesses
A striking revelation has emerged from the recently published report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Kenya ...
How government strategies can shield SMEs against inflation’s impact
In an ever-changing economic landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often grapple with tumultuous conditions during periods of high inflation. ...
AfDB and Google sign agreement to boost digital transformation in Africa
African Development Bank (AfDB) and Google have formalized their cooperation to drive digital transformation in Africa. The partnership was solidified ...
